Watch highlights as NextGenATP Aussie Alex de Minaur reaches the Sydney International final by beating Frenchman Benoit Paire. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Visit sydneyinternational.com.au for more video. Playback not available in Australia. Getty Images photo.
“Come on, Jimbo!” Those were the words of encouragement from Rafael Nadal, who showed up in the stands of Court 14 on the Australian Open grounds, to the surprise of Jaume Munar. The young Spaniard was playing his first round Australian Open qualifying match. “Jimbo” ultimately prevailed against Andrea Arnaboldi, 6-2, 6-4, and moved on to the second round of qualifying. “Having the support of Rafa is very special to me,” Munar told ATPWorldTour.com after the victory. “It wasn't like I was expecting him to come see me play. I know it isn't easy for him to get to a match with all the attention he draws, and despite all that he still managed to get up close to the...
Chinese NextGenATP star Wu Yibing talks about his progress on the ATP World Tour, ahead of his debut appearance at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Video courtesy ASB Classic.
“That was incredible!” “Thanks, Lleyton.” On Wednesday night, Alex de Minaur earned his most important victory as a professional so far by defeating Milos Raonic, 6-4, 6-4, in the second round of Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. In the tunnel between the changing rooms and the court, de Minaur was congratulated by Australian legend Lleyton Hewitt, who plays an advisory role in steering de Minaur through the early stages of his career. By defeating Raonic, the 2016 champion in Brisbane and this year's fourth seed, de Minaur earned a spot in the quarter-finals and improved on his previous best showing (Round of 32 in 2017). This year, de Minaur is clearly in a different position. “I've improved a lot of...
Watch highlights as Aussie Alex de Minaur faces Milos Raonic at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Visit www.BrisbaneTennis.com.au for more video. Playback not available in Australia. Photo: Peter Staples/ATP World Tour